23/01/2025
We are sad to announce the passing of one of our long time volunteers, LeeRoy Holmes. Here is his obituary from Coleman Funeral Home in Olive Branch.,
Obituary for LeeRoy Andrew Holmes
LeeRoy Andrew Holmes, 78, of Byhalia, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a service to follow at 12:00 p.m., all at Coleman Funeral Home Olive Branch. Interment will be held at a later date at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Rev. Al Canon will officiate.
LeeRoy was born on May 15, 1946, in Somerville, TN to Samuel and Savannah Holmes. LeeRoy was an electrician and carpenter by trade and also an avid hunter and fisherman. LeeRoy was fond of his cows and was a member of the Cattlemen’s Association. His heart, though, was truly for his family and friends.
Left to cherish LeeRoy’s memory is his wife, Margaret Holmes of Byhalia; sons, Jason Lee Holmes and Joseph Charles Holmes (Alexandria), both of Byhalia; granddaughters, Katrina Holmes and Natalie Holmes, also of Byhalia; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
LeeRoy is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Savannah Holmes; son, Daniel Lee Holmes; sisters, Lucille Kimery, Kate Dye, and Betty Kimery; and brothers, Jack Morgan, Robert Morgan, Alvin Morgan, Sam Holmes, Richard Holmes, Alton Holmes, and Michael Holmes.
In lieu of traditional flowers, donations may be made in LeeRoy’s honor to the Marshall County Humane Society (www.marshallcountyhumanesociety.org).
Online condolences can be posted on his tribute wall at www.colemanfuneralhomeob.com.
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